Model Year | 2008 | 2016 | |
Model | Mazda MX-5 Miata | Ford Mustang | |
Engine | |||
Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 2dr Convertible | 2dr Convertible | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,329 mm | 2,720 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 3,995 mm | 4,783 mm | -1 mm |
Width | 1,720 mm | 1,915 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,245 mm | 1,394 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,107 kg | 1,653 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 48 L | 61 L | -13 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 950 mm | 955 mm | -5 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,351 mm | 1,430 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,285 mm | 1,394 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,095 mm | 1,067 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 0 mm | 907 mm | -907 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 0 mm | 1,135 mm | -1 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0 mm | 1,110 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 0 mm | 782 mm | -782 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,095 mm (over 1 row) | 1,849 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume | 150 L | 323 L | -173 L |
2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 2dr Convertible 158-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
No rear seat. see full Mazda MX-5 Miata review |
2007 | 2dr Convertible 166-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual RWD |
It's OK for the driver, but there's not much room for the feet of the passenger. see full Mazda MX-5 Miata review |
2016 Ford Mustang Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
This "why not" should not come as a surprise. Neither the Mustang nor the Audi has much rear legroom. Plus in the Mustang my head was pressed against the rear window, and I'm only 5-9. The Mustang coupe's rear seat is viable only for people up to 5-6 or so in height. The Audi has a little more rear headroom. As does the Mustang convertible. If you will be putting people into the rear seat of the Mustang, you should turn off the "easy entry" feature. When it's activated, this feature automatically motors the seat backward when the engine is shut off, reducing rear legroom to near zero. I was nearly trapped when I turned the engine off while sitting in the back seat to take photos. If you want a V8-powered coupe with a roomy rear seat, get a Dodge Challenger. Both the Mustang and the RS 5 do a better job of transporting luggage than rear seat passengers. Both trunks have about as much capacity as that of the average compact sedan. see full Ford Mustang review |
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